Severe Weather Possible Monday, Across the South
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Drought Conditions Continue To Get Worse Across Alabama
Facebook Twitter The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) still has a statewide Fire Alert in effect for all of Alabama. Parts
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 7th – 10th
Facebook TwitterPress Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th
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Secondary, Fall, Severe Weather Season Approaching
Facebook TwitterAlthough, severe weather can happen during any time of year, there are two distinct peak times of the year
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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Makes 13 Drug Arrest, Over Last Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 30th – October 6th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th
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Matheny’s Bridge In Fyffe Community To Close For Repairs
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56,
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Pedestrian Struck By Train In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call
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DeKalb County Jury Convicts Fort Payne Man of Assaulting an Officer
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 27th – 30th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th
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NACC will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair”
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is
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Rainsville To Honor WWII Veterans On November 11, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street
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Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was
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“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Three arrested in Section, AL
Facebook TwitterNew Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a
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Drought Conditions Worsen Across The Southeast
Facebook TwitterIn the maps below, from the United States Drought Monitor, the extreme dry conditions continue across the Southeastern part
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It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races
Facebook TwitterQualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties.
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Facebook TwitterHeld every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Attempted Burglary Of Local Business
Facebook TwitterOctober 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a
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Fort Payne Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery and Sexual Assault
Facebook TwitterShane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual
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CCA Art Students Win Awards At The Dekalb County Fair
Facebook TwitterSome art students in Mrs. McAbee’s Elementary Art Class, at Cornerstone Christian Academy, entered some of their artwork in
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City of Fort Payne To Pay $214,000 For New Tennis Courts At High School
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation
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October 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible To School Day”
Facebook TwitterOctober 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible to School Day” across America. “Bring Your Bible to School Day”, was
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Plainview Art Student Winners At Dekalb County VFW Fair
Facebook TwitterArt students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW
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Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of
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Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith Invites You To “Coffee With A Cop”
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 23rd – 26th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Responds to 5 Suicides in last week
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has worked a total of 5 suicides in the last week. Three of
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Offers Game Day for 55 & up
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Parks & Recreation Game Days for Ages 55 and up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Payne Parks and
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Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions Grip The Southeast
Facebook TwitterNew data released from the United States Drought Monitor ( https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ) shows most of the Southeastern United States
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FIRE ALERT ISSUED FOR ALL OF ALABAMA
Facebook TwitterFire Alert Issued for Alabama As of September 25, 2019 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 16th – 19th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 9th – 15th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering
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Road Closure Notice Of Jackson County Road 395 For Repairs
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County Public Works is advising the public that County Road 395, in the Section/ Dutton communities, will
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting September 17, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in their regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. In this meeting
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Wanted Fugitive
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at
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Drought Conditions Extend Across A Large Area of The Southeast
Facebook TwitterFrom the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. “With the lack of rainfall & hot temps a majority of
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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for All 67 Alabama Counties
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 2nd – 5th, 2019
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 2 thru September 5, 2019 Monday September 2nd
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Rainsville City Council Meeting…Concerns Over Who Has What Authority
Facebook TwitterIn Monday night’s council workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that going forward only items on the
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Rainsville Police Department places flowers at First Responders Memorial
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department placed a black rose and blue rose at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City
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Plainview Pantry To Help Fight Hunger
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin
Facebook TwitterOn Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports September 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterWednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued
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NACC To Host The 2nd Annual Arts Con
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will host the 2nd Annual Arts Con on October 23, 2019, from 8 am –
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Dekalb County Commission Accepts $1.1 Million Resurfacing Road Bid
Facebook TwitterIn regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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A Pedestrian Was Killed Friday, in DeKalb County, on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A
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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Fort Payne Police Department Addresses Rumors About School On Social Media
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook
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Big Lots Parking Lot Accident Sends One To Hospital
Facebook Twitter09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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Fischer Residents Address Council About Animal Problem on Baker Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03.
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Fort Payne Police Reports Several Arrest Over The Weekend
Facebook TwitterActivity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310
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Deputies assist Collinsville PD with Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting August 27, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave
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Arrests made regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire, while trying to steal gas
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding
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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on
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Joey Haymon Named Assistant Career Tech Director
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the
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Fort Payne Police Activity for August 23rd – 25th, 2019
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader,
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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DeKalb County Sheriff Needs Your Help To Identify Gas Thieves
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 16th – 21st
Facebook TwitterWednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85
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Learn About Identity Thief and Cyber Security At Local Event
Facebook TwitterFirst State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting August 20, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33,
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City of Rainsville Appoints New SRO Officer
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department
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Wanted fugitive Billy Blake taken into custody Friday night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction
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Cornerstone Christian Academy to hold 5K Run
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join
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Town of Geraldine Recognizes Seth Maddox, 2019 PowerPoint Champion
Facebook TwitterThe Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment
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Arrest Made After Brief Pursuit Of Winnebago
Facebook TwitterAfter a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 12th – 15th
Facebook TwitterThursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook
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Gold City Quartet Is Coming To Rainsville First Baptist Church
Facebook TwitterSouthern Gospel’s premiere quartet, Gold City, will be a part of the Sunday morning worship service at Rainsville First
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 9th – 11th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August
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NACC Holds Student Athlete Signing Ceremony
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College held a student athlete signing ceremony on August 15, 2109 to welcome 8 new student
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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared
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Fort Payne Police Activities Report August 5th – 8th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8,
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Heroin Arrest Made In Section by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Facebook Twitter08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded
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Heat Index ALERT For First Of Next Week, Across The South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through
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Deputies conduct ‘Back to School’ road safety saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb
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18 Wheeler Accident This Morning At “Joe’s Truck Stop”
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”.
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterFriday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in
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Use Caution As Schools Start Back, Watch for Buses & Children
Facebook TwitterMost school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 26th – August 1st
Facebook TwitterFriday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 22nd – 25th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit
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Seth Maddox Named 2019 Microsoft Office World Champion
Facebook TwitterSeth Maddox, of Geraldine, Al., received 1st Place and the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion for PowerPoint 2016.
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10 Arrested In DCSO Saturation Operation In Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterMarshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting July 23, 2019
Facebook TwitterSherrie Hiett, executive director of Family Services of North Alabama, addressed the Dekalb County Commission and discussed the different
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 15th – 18th
Facebook TwitterMonday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services
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Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S,
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ALABAMA To Receive Life Time Achievement Award
Facebook TwitterThe group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along
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Maggi Crow of Fort Payne Receives North-South Fastest Runner Award
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – The South girls’ placed four runners in the top five finishers Wednesday morning to beat the
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Wanted Huntsville man captured by Interdiction Team after Pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on
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Domestic Disturbance Call And Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterOn July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came
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Officer involved shooting in Fort Payne, Al. 1 air-lifted to hospital
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance
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NACC Skills USA Team Wins Gold Medal & National Title
Facebook TwitterMrs. Julise Clements and Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Team recently competed in the National Skills USA competition in
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Rainsville City Council Meeting July 15, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. In the meeting, the council
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Adds Giant Swing
Facebook TwitterGT Giant™ is an exciting and towering approach to a playground favorite…and it’s only available from GameTime. GT Giant
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